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Home loan tips, mortgage advice, and real estate insights from 1st Nationwide Mortgage.

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orange county

Best Schools in Orange County

Scott Fitzpatrick
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home equity

5 Tips for Building Equity in Your Home

Increasing equity is the goal for both homeowners and investors of residential real estate.

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refinancing

Refinance Fee Delayed. Begin Soon & Save.

This Sept. & October are quite possibly the best times to refinance your home loan with rates at records lows and fees being delayed.

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mortgage delinquency

Is it Better to Wait To Buy A Home If Mortgage Delinquencies are Increasing?

If mortgage delinquencies are on the uptick should I still buy a home or is it better to wait

Scott Fitzpatrick
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loan program

Orange County Mortgage Programs Every Buyer Should Know About

When buying a home it's importnant to know what mortgage programs you qualify for so you get the best home loan for your situation.

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mortgage qualifying

6 Ways to Increase your Home Buying Budget on $140K a year

Frustrated with your home affordability? Learn some tips to increase your ability to afford a home in Orange County, CA and other cities.

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mortgage qualifying

Economic Concerns Have Made Qualifying for a Mortgage Challenging

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first-time home buyer

The Process of Buying Your First Home

To get the best possible experience when buying your first home it is important to understand the steps involved so you are prepared.

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personal finance

Should I Payoff My Mortgage Early

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non-QM Loans

Virginia Bank Statement Loans - Self-employed Loans

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closing costs

Why Do Closing Costs Vary with Different Lenders?

Various mortgage lenders you are deiding to use will have varying closing costs just like two retail stores in your neghborhood.

Ashley Martin
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FHA

Orange County FHA Loan Limits Increased for 2022

With home prices rising in Orange County in 2019, FHA announced an increased loan limit for 2020 to help homebuyers afford the higher cost of homeownership.

Ashley Martin